James Boasberg
James Boasberg is a federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011, he has presided over significant cases involving environmental regulations, immigration policies, and civil rights issues. Recently, he made headlines for issuing a ruling that prevented the Trump administration from rapidly deporting five Venezuelan citizens, invoking a rarely used 1798 law. His decision reflects a commitment to upholding legal protections and ensuring due process for individuals facing deportation.
Born on Jul 15, 1962 (63 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 4.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 356,789 | $21,000,000 | 22,636$ |
| Totals | 2 | 331,002,651 | 356,789 | $21,000,000 | 22,636$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Rep. Brandon Gill introduced impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg last year.
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United States:
Judge James Boasberg ruled that the 137 migrants received constitutionally inadequate process.
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Denmark:
James Boasberg ordered the government to provide a plan for the deported Venezuelan men.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an emergency order blocking President Donald Trump from deporting certain migrants to El Salvador.
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United States:
Judge James Boasberg suggested that Thomas Windom may want to assert his Fifth Amendment rights.
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United States:
Even Obama-appointed Judge James Boasberg signed a warrant authorizing the search and seizure of emails on Richman’s computer.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is again facing scrutiny for his assigned cases after California Rep. Eric Swalwell's high-profile lawsuit landed in his court.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered two Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by President Donald Trump to be refunded in full for restitution payments made.
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United States:
Judge James Boasberg’s gag orders that hid subpoenas related to the FBI's Arctic Frost investigation.
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Guatemala:
James Boasberg is the U.S. District Judge who issued the court order regarding the deportation flights.
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